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Noteworthy from Oui Capital
From Olu’s Desk ✍🏽
Hello friends, investors, and co-builders,
Lately, I’ve been thinking more about the role of Artificial Intelligence in the way we work. AI is no longer a question of ‘if’, the real task lies in understanding how to use it as a tool for leverage, not just output.
What’s becoming increasingly clear is that effort alone is no longer the differentiator. Direction is. The ability to ask the right questions, deploy these tools effectively, apply judgment, and decide will define productivity going forward.
For early-stage founders, this shift is even more pronounced. AI is making it easier and faster to build technical products, execute and scale while expanding on new ways to solve problems. The new builders are connectors, facilitators and motivators.
Ultimately, what matters is how these possibilities are converted into real outcomes. As always, we remain committed to opening doors for founders building the future of the continent and beyond.
Onwards🚀
📩 From Oui to you
Last month, the team took some time away. We spent the day together by the beach, connecting and building our relationships as a team. It was a moment to reset and recharge ahead of the second quarter.
Olu joined a conversation at the Harvard Business School African Business Conference on the topic “Rewriting the Rules: Rethinking Venture Capital in Africa's Next Decade.” Africa’s venture ecosystem is at an inflection point, where adapting the traditional VC model to local realities is no longer optional. As global dynamics shift. Ultimately, the future of the ecosystem will be shaped by how well it balances capital, context, and long-term sustainability.
We attended Argentil Group’s unveiling of its new corporate identity, marking a significant step in the firm’s evolution and long-term growth strategy. The firm’s refreshed identity reflects an increased commitment to executing excellently, and strategic partnerships as it positions itself for continued growth.
🚀 Portfolio Highlights
Maad was selected as one of fifteen startups in the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, out of nearly 2,600 applicants. They join a group of founders using AI to build the infrastructure that will define the next decade of African tech.
Duplo partnered with South African fintech company, Ozow to enhance how businesses in South Africa manage their financial operations. By integrating Ozow’s real-time payment infrastructure with Duplo’s operational tools, this partnership enables businesses to streamline collections, manage transparent reconciliation, and oversee expenses more effectively within a single environment.
Ndovu had the honour of being selected as one of 6 finalists for the AfricaTech Award 2026 by VivaTech. Co-founder and CEO, Radhika Bhachu spent the month contributing to conversations on wealth-building, ownership and entrepreneurship, from spotlights on The Star and TechCabal and attendance at the AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2026.
Spurt! joined founder learning exchange program, Crossover, to build structured frameworks for founder evaluation to enabling execution through its product access and market expansion support, strengthen support for founders even beyond the program.
Cauridor was featured by The Africa Report and Jeune Afrique as one of the 20 future champions of African tech in the fintech category for its work in building solutions to support Africa’s infrastructure. Founder, Oumar Barry also made an appearance in Marrakech, Morroco at GITEX Africa, connecting with the diverse network of the company’s partners developing the next phrase of payments across the continent.
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🎉 Events to Watch Out For
Arcadia Africa Day: Arcadia Africa Day is bringing together founders, CEOs, investors, ecosystem partners, and institutional leaders to foster high-level conversations about the future of African enterprise and explore practical strategies for strengthening African businesses. Learn more here.
Africa Fintech Live: Join stakeholders in the African banking and finance ecosystem explore cutting-edge trends, innovations, and opportunities in fintech. Get tickets here.
Africa Tech Summit London: This leading tech conference in Europe connects founders, investors, policy makers, ecosystem builders, and government leaders. Register here.
Fintech Revolution Summit: a gathering of executives from financial firms, regulators, investors, and innovators aimed at exploring innovation in the banking industry and the rise of fintech technologies powering inclusive growth. Learn more here.
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